Strategic Project Finance Lead - Energy Infrastructure

Ausnet; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet is seeking a Project Finance Manager to oversee the financial outcomes of the Western Renewables Link (WRL) project. You will lead the accounting team, manage the General Ledger, and ensure governance and compliance with AusNet policies.

You will partner with the WRL Leadership Team to drive strategic financial outcomes, oversee budgets and forecasts, and provide timely, insightful reporting to stakeholders. Quarterly site travel to Ballarat will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• Professional certification in Finance or Accounting (e.g., CA, CPA, CFA or equivalent).
• 10+ years’ experience in Finance or Accounting on complex infrastructure projects.
• Deep understanding of IFRS and Australian Accounting Standards (AAS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial risk and opportunity across the WRL project and lead the accounting team.
• Maintain General Ledger in line with guidelines for upstream/downstream Incentivised Target Cost Deeds.
• Partner with WRL Leadership Team to drive strategic outcomes with governance and risk oversight.
• Lead budgeting, reporting and forecasting aligned to project costs and AusNet requirements.
• Develop and lead a high performing finance team with coaching and accountability.
• Ensure reporting and forecasting in SAP reflects project classifications and budgets.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders and comply with AusNet policies.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic thinking

Team management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor in Accounting/Finance

Professional accounting certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

AusNet is seeking a Project Finance Manager to oversee the financial outcomes of the Western Renewables Link (WRL) project. You will lead the accounting team, manage the General Ledger, and ensure governance and compliance with AusNet policies.

You will partner with the WRL Leadership Team to drive strategic financial outcomes, oversee budgets and forecasts, and provide timely, insightful reporting to stakeholders. Quarterly site travel to Ballarat will be required.